{"id":16,"date":"2017-04-07T15:14:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T15:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aisd.net\/secondary-campus\/about\/academics\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T19:51:11","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aisd.net\/venture-high-school\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t

Course Offerings<\/h2>\r\n

Venture School is a school of content\u00a0mastery.\u00a0 All curriculum must be mastered at 70%\u00a0or above prior to\u00a0progressing on to the next concept or course.\u00a0 Venture School\u00a0offers an individualized instructional program in which students can earn as many credits in a year as they are able when working at their most efficient speed. Each student is expected to progress as rapidly as his\/her ability will allow.<\/p>\r\n

Venture School offers all required courses needed for graduation as well as a sufficient number of electives.\u00a0 Venture School does not offer extracurricular activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nENGLISH<\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/td>\r\n\r\nSOCIAL STUDIES<\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\r\nEnglish\u00a0I\r\n<\/td>\r\n\r\nWorld Geography\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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\r\nEnglish\u00a0III\r\n<\/td>\r\n\r\nUS History\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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\r\nEconomics\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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\r\n\u00a0ELECTIVE COURSES AVAILABLE<\/u><\/strong>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\r\nPractical Writing\r\n<\/td>\r\n\r\nKeyboarding Applications\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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\r\nReading Improvement\r\n<\/td>\r\n\r\nIntroduction to Human Services\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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General Education Development Certificate<\/h2>\r\n

The General Education Development (GED) Certificate is not the same as a high school diploma. It is not meant to be a terminal point in your academic career. Instead, it is meant to be a stepping-stone to further academic or skill training. Before attempting to get your G.E.D., you should have a plan for what you intend to do after achieving your certificate.<\/p>\r\n

High School Equivalency Program<\/h2>\r\n

The High School Equivalency Program (HSEP) is offered as part of Venture School. The program is designed to assist students in achieving the objectives outlined in the GED exam.<\/p>\r\n

HSEP Class Requirements<\/h3>\r\n
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  • The student is at least 16 years of age at the beginning of the school year or semester; at least two school years have elapsed since the student first enrolled in ninth grade; the student has completed fewer than 1\/3 of the credits required for graduation under the district’s or the open enrollment charter school’s minimum graduation plan.<\/li>\r\n
  • school withdrawal if enrolled this school year<\/li>\r\n
  • shot (immunization) records<\/li>\r\n
  • proof of residency in AISD<\/li>\r\n
  • state or federal photo ID<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    High School Equivalency Program<\/h3>\r\n

    High School Equivalency Program (HSEP) – This class is designed to assist students in achieving the objectives outlined in the GED exam (General Educational Development test) which consists of four tests.<\/p>\r\n

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    • Class times are Monday – Friday 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.<\/li>\r\n
    • Prepares the student to take the GED test<\/li>\r\n
    • No fee for the classes.<\/li>\r\n
    • Must be withdrawn from high school.<\/li>\r\n
    • For individuals who do not have a high school diploma<\/li>\r\n
    • The GED Certificate is awarded by the Texas Education Agency to those who pass the GED test.<\/li>\r\n
    • The GED is widely accepted in the workplace, community colleges, and trade schools.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

      How do I enroll?<\/h3>\r\n
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      • Click here to complete the application, or email Mr. Paylor to set up an interview at gpaylor@aisd.net.<\/li>\r\n
      • Contact your high school counselor if you are currently enrolled in school.<\/li>\r\n
      • If you are not enrolled in school, call or visit Venture School.<\/li>\r\n
      • You may then begin your classes after being approved for the program.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

        What post-secondary schools accept a GED?<\/h3>\r\n

        Most technical schools and community colleges accept either a high school diploma or a GED. However, you should call the schools directly and inquire about their admission requirements prior to enrolling in the HSEP.<\/p>\r\n

        Will branches of the military service accept recruits with a GED?<\/h3>\r\n

        Normally the military services will only accept persons with a high school diploma. However, occasionally they will accept persons with a GED on a case by case basis. You would need to contact the military recruiting officers directly regarding this issue.<\/p>\r\n

        How long would it take for me to receive the results of my test?<\/h3>\r\n

        Students will take the GED tests at an official testing center. Upon finishing each test, the student will be able to view his\/her test score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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